Pano Kanelos, President of the University of Austin (UATX) and former president of St. John's College, dives deep into the essence of education. He discusses how the Great Books curriculum fosters critical thinking and the value of small group discussions. Kanelos also emphasizes the enduring relevance of classical literature and critiques the decline of humanities in universities. He advocates for a new educational model that balances liberal arts with practical skills, promoting free speech and self-reflection as tools for student growth.